“Not every win comes with a gold medal,” Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce stood true to these words till the end of her competitive career. She did a pretty good job at going head-to-head against the USA’s Melissa Jefferson-Wooden at the 4x100m relay in Tokyo, as she handed Tia Clayton the baton. Unfortunately, the Jamaican women’s relay team wasn’t able to get the gold. But they did get the second spot by clocking in at 41.79 seconds (0.04s slower than the USA). Yet, Fraser-Pryce was successful in extracting a one-word reaction from Alexis Ohanian through her performance. 

The Olympic gold medalist and Emmy winner, Morolake Akinosun, took to X and shared a visual of the women’s 4x100m relay. The post showcased the moment when Fraser-Pryce handed the baton to Clayton. And the caption captured the essence of the moment like poetic justice. The text read, “And in her very last race, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce literally passes the baton to the next generation of Jamaican sprints. Thank you, Shelly 🫶 for making us all believe that the impossible is possible.” Well, Ohanian thought so, too. 

The owner of Chelsea FCW and Athlos decided to repost Akinosun’s X post. And he had only one word to define Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce’s final act in the 4x100m relay. Ohanian quoted, “Poetry,” as he shared the final run of the 38-year-old Jamaican star. This one-word reaction highlights the emotional and symbolic significance of the moment, where Fraser-Pryce is literally and metaphorically passing the baton to an athlete almost 18 years younger than her. But the moment had even more significance than just the passing of the baton. 

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has come full circle. She began her journey in Japan in 2007 and ended it at the same spot 18 years later. Talking to CITIUS MAG, she stated, “You know, I started in Japan 2007. I was actually the reserve on the 4×1 team, and I anchored that team. We got a silver medal. Tonight, same. I started it tonight, and to be able to hand over to our young upcoming superstars and queens is truly fantastic.” 

How does she feel about her retirement? 

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce shared a few words about her retirement

After claiming the silver medal at the 2025 World Athletics Championships, ‘Mommy Rocket’ confessed, “We didn’t get the gold, but we got our silver medal. We have to be grateful with what we’ve accomplished and we’re walking away with a medal.” But on the night of September 21, 2025, things were a bit more special for Fraser-Pryce.

She continued, “But tonight, the crowd of the Jamaicans that travelled so far to support us and me… I feel special, I feel honoured to have been able to race and travel.” Of course, things always work out for the best. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce may not have gotten the gold that she wanted. But at the end of the day, she didn’t feel too bad about it. The 38-year-old stated, “But it has been a privilege to be able to finish my career in this way. It’s truly a wonderful feeling, and I would not be me if I didn’t say I give God all the glory because, I tell you, I feel good.”

She ended her competitive career with 10 golds, 6 silvers, and 1 bronze medal, spread across 9 world championship events. Needless to say, this is quite an achievement for a track and field athlete, don’t you agree? But do let us know what you think of Ohanian’s reaction to Fraser-Pryce passing the baton to Clayton.